Thursday, August 6, 2015

Movie Mom: "Shaun the Sheep Movie," "Ricki and the Flash"

Information for parents deciding which movies are best for kids ages 2 to 18:

Shaun the Sheep Movie

Why its rated PG: Some bodily function humor and cartoon-style peril, head injury and memory loss.

Minimum age: 6.

Family discussion: Why did the sheep miss the farmer? Why was the haircut so popular?

If you like this, try: The Wallace & Gromit films and Chicken Run.

Ricki and the Flash

Why its rated PG-13: Tense and unhappy family confrontations, discussion of a suicide attempt, strong language, drinking, marijuana and sexual references and situations.

Minimum age: High school.

Family discussion: Can you have two dreams? How does Pete feel about Ricki? How can you tell? Why does Ricki hurt Greg?

If you like this, try: The Rocker and Juno.

Source: http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article30035553.html

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